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Bossam
Pronunciation:
bo-sahm
Protein:
Pork
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️ Mild
Description
Bossam is boiled pork belly served with various accompaniments for wrapping. The tender, juicy pork is thinly sliced and wrapped in lettuce or perilla leaves with garlic, ssamjang, and kimchi. This popular dish is especially enjoyed with soju (Korean liquor).
Ingredients
Pork belly
Salt
Garlic
Onions
Ginger
Lettuce leaves
Perilla leaves
Ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce)
Kimchi
Green onions
Variations
Regional variations exist in cooking method and accompaniments. Some versions add radish or other vegetables to the wrapping options.
Fun Facts
Bossam is especially popular as hangover food in Korea, as the pork and fresh vegetables are believed to help recovery.